1. In a separate document, work on the interpretation for the 10 abbreviations (left blue column, last page of the document).
Note: Just present the part of the document assigned. For this assignment, just the 10 abbreviations selected in blue color.
This information is part of the content for the class.
PHARMACOLOGY KEY CONCEPTS, ASSOCIATED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
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Agonist |
Gate theory |
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Antagonist |
Neuropathic pain |
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Bioavailability |
Narcotics |
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Dependence |
Nociception |
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Drug Interaction |
Opioid withdrawal |
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Enzymes |
Somatic pain |
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Incompatibility |
Analgesia |
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Metabolite |
Anesthesia |
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Peak effect |
Rapid Eye Movements (REM) |
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Pharmacognosy |
Sedatives |
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Receptor |
Cataplexy |
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Tolerance |
Anorexiants |
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Trough Level |
Narcolepsy |
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Diffusion |
Autoinduction |
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Polypharmacy |
Seizures |
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Placebo |
Akinesia |
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Medication Reconciliation |
Chorea |
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Iatrogenic effects |
Dystonia |
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Addiction |
Exogenous |
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Adjuvant drugs |
Agoraphobia |
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Akathisia |
Ischemia |
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Neurotransmitter |
Vasospastic Angina |
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Enuresis |
Atherosclerosis |
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Micturition |
Automaticity |
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Withdrawal |
Depolarization |
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Detoxification |
Anticoagulants |
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Catecholamine |
Clot |
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Mydriasis |
Embolus |
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Inotropic Effect |
Hemostatic |
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Chronotropic Effect |
Chylomicrons |
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Dromotropic Effect |
Statins |
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Acrocyanosis |
Ascites |
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Extravasation |
Filtrate |
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Lipophilicity |
Colloids |
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Pheochromocytoma |
Crystalloids |
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Sympatholytic |
Edema |
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Atony |
Hyperkalemia |
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Miosis |
Hypernatremia |
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Prodrug |
Homeostasis |
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Cardiac Output |
Isotonic |
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Thyroxine |
Asepsia |
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Triiodothyronine |
Antiseptic |
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Glycogen |
Colonization |
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Ketones |
Host Factor |
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Polyuria |
Teratogens |
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Polydipsia |
Microgram |
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Polyphagia |
Multidrug-resistant organisms |
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Epinephrine |
Nephrotoxicity |
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Glucocorticoids |
Ototoxicity |
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Mineralocorticoids |
Antiviral |
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Chloasma |
Antiretroviral |
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Estrogens |
Dermatophyte |
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Gonadotropin |
Fungi |
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Anabolic activity |
Sterols |
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Androgenic activity |
Mycosis |
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Catabolism |
Yeasts |
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Antigens |
Anthelmintic |
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Empiric Therapy |
Chemotaxis |
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Allergen |
Salicylism |
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Immunoglobulins |
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
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Analogue |
Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) |
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Anaplasia |
Emesis |
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Carcinogen |
Tocopherols |
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Clone |
Heme |
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Differentiation |
Globin |
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Emetic potential |
Anabolism |
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Metastasis |
Catabolism |
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Mitotic index |
Dumping Syndrome |
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Mutation |
Nutrients |
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Mutagen |
Atopic |
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Sarcomas |
Accommodation |
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Autoimmune |
Cycloplegics |
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Cytokines |
Lysozyme |
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Hematopoiesis |
Tears |
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Interferons |
Cerumen |
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Immunosuppressant |
Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) |
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Booster shot |
Emesis |
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Venom |
Tocopherols |
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Hydrochloric acid (HCL0 |
Heme |
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Parietal cells |
Globin |
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
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ID (drug route) |
AD (drug route) |
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IM (drug route) |
AS (drug route) |
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IV (drug route) |
AU (drug route) |
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NG (drug route) |
tbsp. (drug dosage) |
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OD (drug route) |
tsp (drug dosage) |
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OS (drug route) |
mcg (drug dosage) |
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OU (drug route) |
aa (drug administration) |
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PO (drug route) |
ac (drug administration) |
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SC; SQ; S/C (drug route) |
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